Some of Best Job Search Reality Checks in 2015
Getting A Job Isn’t Easy!
Too many job seekers think that finding a job is – or should be – easy. Maybe at one time, or for some industries, or for some people, it was (or still is). The truth is that for the overwhelming majority of people, this is a complicated process – even for organizations that may have sophisticated processes and trained hiring managers. For most job seekers, it’s a rare event, occurring only every 5-7 years. For some, it might be more frequent – for many it’s even longer.
Nobody “Owes You” A Job Or An Interview
There are too many people in the job market who clearly display an attitude that they are “owed” a particular job or an interview. This is more than confidence, different than “practiced” statements of your accomplishments – it’s an arrogance sometimes revealed in the superlatives of resumes or interview responses.
You Aren’t Powerless – But It’s Close
In today’s market – with a lot more candidates for most positions, the power is clearly in the hands of potential employers. They can afford to be choosier now than ever before because they are likely to have more candidates, more options for efficiencies, more options for automation. But you do have some power.
You’re Unique But You’re Not
You are a unique individual – we all hear and read that a lot. And it’s true – but it’s not much of a valued card to play as part of the job search. To the computer program scanning your qualifications and the hiring manager scanning 100’s of resumes, you are a lot like every other candidate with “x” years of experience in “y” field, with “z” number of solid references.
You’re On A Stage
Maybe that’s uncomfortable – and you’re not the producer or the director. You’re auditioning without a script – often not even knowing the part you may play. The job posting you read online may not accurately describe what’s really expected – the job description may be nothing more than basic, routine task.
“I Don’t Have Time” Is The Worst Excuse